People, Places, News & Views
People, Places, News & Views
On the 50th anniversary of Rocky, the never-before-told story of the crazed, chaotic, and clandestine filming of the city’s most famous movie.
Sunoco Offers to Relocate Residents While It Analyzes Sinkholes
The company will cover temporary food and housing costs.
How a Novelist From Seattle Became Head of the Italian Market
James McCrone on the fate of the Rizzo mural and the plot of his next political thriller.
Villanova’s Big Win: Scenes From the Main Line
Students celebrated the Wildcats’ second national championship in three years by lighting fires and climbing greased poles.
Councilman Green Holds Hearing on Diversity at Philly Nonprofits
Green says he’s calling for “adequate representation of people of color in roles of leadership” at organizations in the Gayborhood and beyond.
Five Things to Expect From Villanova in Tonight’s NCAA Title Game
The mighty Wildcats are seeking their second men’s basketball championship in three years.
Abington Senior High Won’t Rename Itself After Mega-Donor
Residents had expressed concern over the proposed name change.
Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year
This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.
Opioid-Related Deaths in Pa., New Jersey Outpacing National Average
The CDC says the two states are among the hardest hit by the epidemic.
Mother Nature Is Playing an April Fools’ Joke on Philly
Waking up to a wintry mix on April 2nd is not fun.
Fact-Checking Philly History Tours: Truths, Half-Truths and Truthiness
Ten years after the city tried to crack down on guides, you still can’t believe everything you hear.
One of Us: Kathy O’Connell
The Kids Corner host talks punk rock and why This Is Us isn’t on her watch list.
The Best: Jalen Brunson Is the AP Player of the Year
It’s been a week of hoops ups and downs, yo.
Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.
We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.
Study: SEPTA Drives $3 Billion in Regional Economic Impact
What’s next for the transit agency? Securing $6 billion for much-needed improvements.
Temple Tries to Ease Tensions With New Football Stadium Details
The plans were supposed to have been presented at a town hall this month.
Bucks County Businessman Who Bribed Seth Williams Gets Jail Time
Mohammad N. Ali will serve 18 months in federal prison.
Jury Finds Man Accused of Stabbing Councilman Oh Not Guilty
A juror said the DA’s Office failed to present corroborating evidence.
